Fear, its effects and how to cast it out
In Webster’s dictionary the word fear is defined as: “an unpleasant, sometimes strong emotion caused by an anticipation or awareness of danger” OR “anxious concern”. I think it would be better to say that fear is an anticipation of “loss”. It can be loss of attention, loss of good health, loss of your love or even the loss of material things. It may be caused by lack of confidence, lack of faith in one’s very self or we can say dependence upon other’s approval.
Possible signs of fear:
People show their fears in many ways. Some of them are:
Never taking a chance:
If you are fearful of losing you will never have the guts to thrive for the achievement of greater goals because if you never take any chance there will be no risk of losing, as a result your chances of prospering in your life will keep declining till zero
Anger:
Fear is the catalyst that fuels anger. Mostly high tempered people or those who act macho are considered as the brave and bold ones but if we look past the façade, such people are the ones who are drowning in the fear of looking weak, immersed in the fear of looking easily breakable.
Emotional weakness:
As much they try being unreachable they become an easy target for emotional trauma. Anyone can easily hurt them by targeting their insecurities and fears as they become so emotionally fragile with the passing time. The fear keeps penetrating them and worsening the situation unless they combat their fear and stop abasing themselves.
Hatred:
Proverb is famous that “grapes are sour”, people tend to hate things that they cannot get. Insecurities give birth to fear, fear of not being good enough and fear of not feeling sufficient or significant. Which in turn gives rise to hatred for the people who are good enough, people who are confident enough, people who can love and who are loved.
Effects of fear:
There are two areas of discussion when contemplating the adverse effects of fear:
1. Physical effects
2. Effects upon life in general
Its effects the chemical balance of brain and mental health in general. Stress comes along with fear which can manifest itself physically in a number of ways. In its worst cases it can cause:
• Loss of immunity
• Cardiovascular problems
• Gastrointestinal problems
• Decreased fertility
• Tunnel vision
• Color blindness
• Accelerated ageing and even
• Death
Fear effects a person’s daily life really bad. It is known that “practice makes a man perfect”. We become what we practice for. Practice badminton every day and may be you can win Olympics. Practice carpentry every day and you will become a carpenter. In the same way when a person practices fear, anger and hatred every day he becomes an angry person. People often train themselves to perpetuate these negative behaviors. There comes time that these people practice fear and anger for so long that they no longer feel that they even have a problem with fear and anger so they become habitual of dealing every problem of their life with fear and anger and people with hatred.
Casting out fear:
Following steps might get u some help for fighting your fears to their death:
Get past your ego:
If you are afraid of something gather enough strength to accept the fact. You cannot treat a disease if you fail to diagnose it. Don’t let your ego kill your courage to accept the reality that you are afraid of something. More fear has been created as a result of anticipated loss of face than was ever created as a result of anticipation of loss of physical wellbeing. A great deal of this fear is a result of people’s inability to prioritize. Ask yourself how much wrong a situation can do to you and then accept the fact that you are afraid of the worst anticipated outcomes and yet make yourself courageous enough to take the risk.
Be clear about your priorities:
Never ever allow society to let you down. Make a list of all the goals you want to achieve in your life set your priorities and then do whatever it takes to get it.
Stop trying to impress people:
Don’t fear people or what they would say about anything you do with your life because in the end it is your life either you fail or succeed, they do not have anything to do with your life and it’s not your job to please people.
Never argue with an idiot:
Remember…. “Never argue with an idiot. People watching can’t tell who the idiot is”. In an argument or confrontation people often lose sight of what the original issue was. Fear of losing takes total precedent over the importance or even lack of importance of the original issue. People argue about whose religion is the best, which political party is the best, which player is the best. These arguments are all rooted in fear, fear of losing, fear of being casted out. Someone who is truly centered, confident and focused has no need for boosting. They are too busy doing things that are constructive and positive.so, the next time you see a person degrading another person or say destructive things to a colleague know that the person is full of insecurities and fears.
Dont let your fears control you:
Stop changing your life decisions because of things you are afraid of. Be the captain of your life’s ship, carry what you want to and what must be carried and leave behind what needs to be left.
Find your own ways:
There is more than one way of accomplishing a goal. What is right for you may not be right for everyone else. Find your own right ways. Practice new things. being fearful in taking risks is fine but don’t let that fear stop your way in venturing newer adventures.
Conclusion:
If you cultivate a sense of spiritual worth, then there remains no reason to be afraid. When fear vanishes so does anger and when anger is gone the fog on your life’s scenery goes with it letting the sun shine bright and making the scenes clearer. You function at your best.